For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,025 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA are Oakesdale Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 57% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitman County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakesdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tekoa Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 N Broadway
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #77.
St John Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Colton School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1111.
Steptoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Whitman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA include Oakesdale Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitman County, WA?
12 public preschools are located in Whitman County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County, WA?
Whitman County, WA public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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